Mandy Tempel
@atempel.bsky.social
Disability Rights Activist, Mom & Nerd. Follows & RPs are not endorsements. HR, IT Accessibility, Non Profit + Civil Service Engagement, DEIA, Soccer, & Science.
Profile: Disability Rights are Civil Rights + Progress Pride Flag border
Banner: Aurora Sky
Profile: Disability Rights are Civil Rights + Progress Pride Flag border
Banner: Aurora Sky
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MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
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Susan Tincher, a 55-year-old American citizen, said agents told her in the truck that if she didn’t watch herself “they were going to pull me over to the side of the road and give me this OC,” law enforcement shorthand for pepper spray.
Federal agents arrest citizen observer watching ICE detain neighbors on her north Minneapolis block
Susan Tincher, a 55-year-old American citizen, appears to be the first observer arrested by federal immigration enforcement officers since the agency launched an immigration surge in the Twin Cities l...
www.mprnews.org
December 9, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Susan Tincher, a 55-year-old American citizen, said agents told her in the truck that if she didn’t watch herself “they were going to pull me over to the side of the road and give me this OC,” law enforcement shorthand for pepper spray.
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Do you have a whistle? Are you whistle trained? Is everyone in your house (above age idk 10?) trained ?
(my dogs don’t like it!)
Form a crowd stay loud. Tell targeted neighbors to stay inside when they hear whistles & don’t open the door.
(my dogs don’t like it!)
Form a crowd stay loud. Tell targeted neighbors to stay inside when they hear whistles & don’t open the door.
December 10, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Do you have a whistle? Are you whistle trained? Is everyone in your house (above age idk 10?) trained ?
(my dogs don’t like it!)
Form a crowd stay loud. Tell targeted neighbors to stay inside when they hear whistles & don’t open the door.
(my dogs don’t like it!)
Form a crowd stay loud. Tell targeted neighbors to stay inside when they hear whistles & don’t open the door.
Gift article: America is abandoning people with disabilities
It doesn’t have to be this way.
www.startribune.com/intellectual...
It doesn’t have to be this way.
www.startribune.com/intellectual...
Opinion | America is abandoning people with disabilities
It doesn’t have to be this way, Amy S. Hewitt writes.
www.startribune.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Gift article: America is abandoning people with disabilities
It doesn’t have to be this way.
www.startribune.com/intellectual...
It doesn’t have to be this way.
www.startribune.com/intellectual...
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Update from superintendent:
"MPRB will fully adhere to and follow Mayor Frey’s Executive Order 2025-02 dealing with Immigration and Customer Enforcement (ICE) presence in our city and prohibit any MPRB parking lot from being used to stage civil immigration enforcement operations."
"MPRB will fully adhere to and follow Mayor Frey’s Executive Order 2025-02 dealing with Immigration and Customer Enforcement (ICE) presence in our city and prohibit any MPRB parking lot from being used to stage civil immigration enforcement operations."
I've had a lot of people reach out about the presence of ICE on park board property. Unfortunately, they are legally allowed to be on our land because it is completely public. This is a gross abuse of the sanctity of our parks and can't be tolerated.
We will do all we can to keep these spaces safe.
We will do all we can to keep these spaces safe.
December 5, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Update from superintendent:
"MPRB will fully adhere to and follow Mayor Frey’s Executive Order 2025-02 dealing with Immigration and Customer Enforcement (ICE) presence in our city and prohibit any MPRB parking lot from being used to stage civil immigration enforcement operations."
"MPRB will fully adhere to and follow Mayor Frey’s Executive Order 2025-02 dealing with Immigration and Customer Enforcement (ICE) presence in our city and prohibit any MPRB parking lot from being used to stage civil immigration enforcement operations."
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Great Moments in Immigration Enforcement
"I asked them if they had a judicial warrant. They said they didn't need one. I said yes you do."
Employees then captured video of agents leaving and turning the wrong way on a one way street.
youtu.be/C9t9HE9vmX0?...
"I asked them if they had a judicial warrant. They said they didn't need one. I said yes you do."
Employees then captured video of agents leaving and turning the wrong way on a one way street.
youtu.be/C9t9HE9vmX0?...
South Minneapolis restaurant says ICE entered without warrant, staff push back
ICE's presence is keeping many on edge, including one Minneapolis restaurant, which says it had its first ICE encounter since opening more than a decade ago.
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Great Moments in Immigration Enforcement
"I asked them if they had a judicial warrant. They said they didn't need one. I said yes you do."
Employees then captured video of agents leaving and turning the wrong way on a one way street.
youtu.be/C9t9HE9vmX0?...
"I asked them if they had a judicial warrant. They said they didn't need one. I said yes you do."
Employees then captured video of agents leaving and turning the wrong way on a one way street.
youtu.be/C9t9HE9vmX0?...
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A Mexican woman was grabbed by ICE right after a c section.
She was suffering eclampsia and other complications, and her baby was alone in the NICU
They wouldn’t even give her a breast pump
She has a pending visa for victims of violent crimes… and then ICE committed a violent crime against her.
She was suffering eclampsia and other complications, and her baby was alone in the NICU
They wouldn’t even give her a breast pump
She has a pending visa for victims of violent crimes… and then ICE committed a violent crime against her.
December 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM
A Mexican woman was grabbed by ICE right after a c section.
She was suffering eclampsia and other complications, and her baby was alone in the NICU
They wouldn’t even give her a breast pump
She has a pending visa for victims of violent crimes… and then ICE committed a violent crime against her.
She was suffering eclampsia and other complications, and her baby was alone in the NICU
They wouldn’t even give her a breast pump
She has a pending visa for victims of violent crimes… and then ICE committed a violent crime against her.
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Currently working with legal council to see the extent of our authority. We will also pursue state legislation that allows us to ban guns on park property, which we could then use to kick armed ICE agents out. Lastly, seeing what infrastructure we have to alert community.
Stay tuned.
Stay tuned.
December 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Currently working with legal council to see the extent of our authority. We will also pursue state legislation that allows us to ban guns on park property, which we could then use to kick armed ICE agents out. Lastly, seeing what infrastructure we have to alert community.
Stay tuned.
Stay tuned.
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I've had a lot of people reach out about the presence of ICE on park board property. Unfortunately, they are legally allowed to be on our land because it is completely public. This is a gross abuse of the sanctity of our parks and can't be tolerated.
We will do all we can to keep these spaces safe.
We will do all we can to keep these spaces safe.
December 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I've had a lot of people reach out about the presence of ICE on park board property. Unfortunately, they are legally allowed to be on our land because it is completely public. This is a gross abuse of the sanctity of our parks and can't be tolerated.
We will do all we can to keep these spaces safe.
We will do all we can to keep these spaces safe.
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Some positive news for a change.
Minnesota’s laws protecting the rights of transgender people are worthless if those laws aren’t applied and enforced.
That’s why I admire attorneys like Sara Jane Baldwin at @genderjustice.us, relentlessly pursuing justice.
Minnesota’s laws protecting the rights of transgender people are worthless if those laws aren’t applied and enforced.
That’s why I admire attorneys like Sara Jane Baldwin at @genderjustice.us, relentlessly pursuing justice.
Advocacy group settles with Hennepin County sheriff to expand rights of transgender inmates
Gender Justice says changes include the use of an inmate’s preferred gender identity when assigning housing.
www.startribune.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Some positive news for a change.
Minnesota’s laws protecting the rights of transgender people are worthless if those laws aren’t applied and enforced.
That’s why I admire attorneys like Sara Jane Baldwin at @genderjustice.us, relentlessly pursuing justice.
Minnesota’s laws protecting the rights of transgender people are worthless if those laws aren’t applied and enforced.
That’s why I admire attorneys like Sara Jane Baldwin at @genderjustice.us, relentlessly pursuing justice.
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The president fails to realize how deeply Somali Americans love this country.
We are doctors, teachers, and elected leaders working to make our country better.
We will not let Trump intimidate or debilitate us. My op-ed:
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/o...
We are doctors, teachers, and elected leaders working to make our country better.
We will not let Trump intimidate or debilitate us. My op-ed:
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/o...
Opinion | Ilhan Omar: Trump Knows He’s Failing. Cue the Bigotry.
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The president fails to realize how deeply Somali Americans love this country.
We are doctors, teachers, and elected leaders working to make our country better.
We will not let Trump intimidate or debilitate us. My op-ed:
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/o...
We are doctors, teachers, and elected leaders working to make our country better.
We will not let Trump intimidate or debilitate us. My op-ed:
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/o...
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My colleague Senator Zaynab Mohamed provides clear guidance about sharing clear and correct information in rapidly changing situations.
Please do not spread misinformation it only creates more panic for our community.
Link tree: linktr.ee/immigrationr...
Link tree: linktr.ee/immigrationr...
December 4, 2025 at 9:13 PM
My colleague Senator Zaynab Mohamed provides clear guidance about sharing clear and correct information in rapidly changing situations.
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We all knew this right?
Bryce Campbell, the owner of the Lutsen Resort Lodge on Lake Superior’s North Shore, has been arrested on charges of arson and insurance fraud for his alleged role in the fire that destroyed the lodge in early 2024.
Owner of Lutsen Lodge charged with arson in fire that destroyed iconic resort
Bryce Campbell, the owner of the Lutsen Resort Lodge on Lake Superior’s North Shore, has been arrested on charges of arson and insurance fraud for his alleged role in the fire that destroyed the lodge...
www.mprnews.org
December 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
We all knew this right?
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December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. In Saint Paul, accessibility is core to every service, program, and facility. We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring full participation for all. For more info & accommodations visit. stpaul.gov/accessibility
December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. In Saint Paul, accessibility is core to every service, program, and facility. We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring full participation for all. For more info & accommodations visit. stpaul.gov/accessibility
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Thank you @cnn.com for featuring Minnesota Aurora FC’s journey to going pro. We’re honored to have our story told by Julia Andersen and grateful for all the community support that brought us here in the first place.
This is only the beginning. #BrighterTogether
This is only the beginning. #BrighterTogether
December 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Thank you @cnn.com for featuring Minnesota Aurora FC’s journey to going pro. We’re honored to have our story told by Julia Andersen and grateful for all the community support that brought us here in the first place.
This is only the beginning. #BrighterTogether
This is only the beginning. #BrighterTogether
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On International Day of Persons with Disabilities #IDPD2025, discover how @unicef.org is helping children by delivering assistive technologies and inclusive products: www.unicef.org/supply/assis...
Assistive technologies
UNICEF-supported assistive devices and inclusive supplies empower children with disabilities to reach their full potential.
www.unicef.org
December 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities #IDPD2025, discover how @unicef.org is helping children by delivering assistive technologies and inclusive products: www.unicef.org/supply/assis...
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Yes Pearl, we agree!
Persons with disabilities need to be involved in making decisions within the health sector.
This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, learn more and help push for truly inclusive health systems 👉bit.ly/3SJBjbW #HealthForAll
Persons with disabilities need to be involved in making decisions within the health sector.
This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, learn more and help push for truly inclusive health systems 👉bit.ly/3SJBjbW #HealthForAll
December 3, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Yes Pearl, we agree!
Persons with disabilities need to be involved in making decisions within the health sector.
This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, learn more and help push for truly inclusive health systems 👉bit.ly/3SJBjbW #HealthForAll
Persons with disabilities need to be involved in making decisions within the health sector.
This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, learn more and help push for truly inclusive health systems 👉bit.ly/3SJBjbW #HealthForAll
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The Trump administration has fired, or tried to fire, many of the federal staff who manage and enforce federal disability law in schools. n.pr/48udkF5
50 years after the birth of special education, some fear for its future under Trump
The Trump administration has fired, or tried to fire, many of the federal staff who manage and enforce federal disability law in schools.
n.pr
December 3, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The Trump administration has fired, or tried to fire, many of the federal staff who manage and enforce federal disability law in schools. n.pr/48udkF5
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Our End-of-Year Party is THIS THURSDAY
It's from 6-8pm at Black Hart
It's a great time full of food, drinks, some amazing stuff being auctioned for charity, and your fellow clouds.
Come hang!
📸mattjphoto.net
It's from 6-8pm at Black Hart
It's a great time full of food, drinks, some amazing stuff being auctioned for charity, and your fellow clouds.
Come hang!
📸mattjphoto.net
December 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our End-of-Year Party is THIS THURSDAY
It's from 6-8pm at Black Hart
It's a great time full of food, drinks, some amazing stuff being auctioned for charity, and your fellow clouds.
Come hang!
📸mattjphoto.net
It's from 6-8pm at Black Hart
It's a great time full of food, drinks, some amazing stuff being auctioned for charity, and your fellow clouds.
Come hang!
📸mattjphoto.net
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BIG NEWS! We are excited to welcome the HEIGHTS THEATER to the Music Box family!
In January 2026, we will be taking over ownership of the iconic Columbia Heights cinema. We're excited to add to the legacy of the Heights, and bringing a touch of the Music Box to Minnesota🎞️
In January 2026, we will be taking over ownership of the iconic Columbia Heights cinema. We're excited to add to the legacy of the Heights, and bringing a touch of the Music Box to Minnesota🎞️
December 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM
BIG NEWS! We are excited to welcome the HEIGHTS THEATER to the Music Box family!
In January 2026, we will be taking over ownership of the iconic Columbia Heights cinema. We're excited to add to the legacy of the Heights, and bringing a touch of the Music Box to Minnesota🎞️
In January 2026, we will be taking over ownership of the iconic Columbia Heights cinema. We're excited to add to the legacy of the Heights, and bringing a touch of the Music Box to Minnesota🎞️
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The State Department will finalize its layoffs of 250 foreign service officers on Friday, according to a new notice sent to impacted staff, despite a congressionally mandated moratorium on the cuts through January. buff.ly/muxdHOP
State becomes the latest agency to proceed with RIFs despite statutory pause
The deal to end the shutdown placed a moratorium on any action to implement layoffs, but some agency are moving forward anyway.
www.govexec.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The State Department will finalize its layoffs of 250 foreign service officers on Friday, according to a new notice sent to impacted staff, despite a congressionally mandated moratorium on the cuts through January. buff.ly/muxdHOP
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Minnesota’s Somali community is needed and wanted. They enrich Minnesota and America. I am glad our Somali community is part of my community.
December 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Minnesota’s Somali community is needed and wanted. They enrich Minnesota and America. I am glad our Somali community is part of my community.
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Representation matters. Disabled voices in STEM matter.
Shop our Black Friday sale and rep #DisabledInSTEM with merch that’s stylish, comfortable, and advocacy-driven.
Shop now: www.bonfire.com/store/disabl...
Code: THANKU25
Shop our Black Friday sale and rep #DisabledInSTEM with merch that’s stylish, comfortable, and advocacy-driven.
Shop now: www.bonfire.com/store/disabl...
Code: THANKU25
DisabledInSTEM | Official Merchandise | Bonfire
Thank you for your interest in supporting the DisabledInSTEM community!
www.bonfire.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Representation matters. Disabled voices in STEM matter.
Shop our Black Friday sale and rep #DisabledInSTEM with merch that’s stylish, comfortable, and advocacy-driven.
Shop now: www.bonfire.com/store/disabl...
Code: THANKU25
Shop our Black Friday sale and rep #DisabledInSTEM with merch that’s stylish, comfortable, and advocacy-driven.
Shop now: www.bonfire.com/store/disabl...
Code: THANKU25
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Whether you donated, pledged with the Charity Card Club, signed up for our newsletter or volunteered with us — Thank You!! We are MNUFC Fans Doing Good Stuff Together and we couldn’t do it without you, fellow fans. We are busy planning for next season and hope you’ll join us.
November 27, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Whether you donated, pledged with the Charity Card Club, signed up for our newsletter or volunteered with us — Thank You!! We are MNUFC Fans Doing Good Stuff Together and we couldn’t do it without you, fellow fans. We are busy planning for next season and hope you’ll join us.
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Unrelated, but not acknowledged here: due to a number of issues I stepped away from running @loonstravel.bsky.social before the playoff run. Big thanks to @nickmoore.social @maggiheyer.bsky.social and @mnwonderwall.bsky.social for taking my work and big ups to every traveling #MNUFC fan this year.
Sports is a D/s dynamic depending on the balance of play and how switchy you get. There’s enough to love from #MNUFC this year that I can at least live with tonight being a grounding to Earth.
November 25, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Unrelated, but not acknowledged here: due to a number of issues I stepped away from running @loonstravel.bsky.social before the playoff run. Big thanks to @nickmoore.social @maggiheyer.bsky.social and @mnwonderwall.bsky.social for taking my work and big ups to every traveling #MNUFC fan this year.